Add 50/54 and 10/36
50/54 + 10/36 is 65/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
50/54 = 50 × 2/54 × 2 = 100/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
10/36 = 10 × 3/36 × 3 = 30/108 - Add the two like fractions:
100/108 + 30/108 = 100 + 30/108 = 130/108 - 130/108 simplified gives 65/54
- So, 50/54 + 10/36 = 65/54
In mixed form: 111/54
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